There’s plenty to do in Ankeny in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into to Des Moines and around the metro, there’s plenty to do there, too.
Here are some selected events, with a full list of Des Moines metro events available here.
ANKENY
Prairie Trail Vendor Show and Bake Sale: Take part in this shopping event happening at Prairie Trail Elementary. Many vendors and crafters will be there. Bake sale items will be provided by the families of Prairie Trail Elementary will be on sale to raise money for the Prairie Trail PTO. There will be hourly raffles happening all day, and you must be present to win.
Prairie Trail Elementary, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ankeny High School Can and Bottle Drive: The Ankeny High School Drama Department is holding its monthly Can and Bottle Drive. You can drop off any returnable can or bottle at the AHS Theatre Scene Shop (on the southwest side of the building) between 8:00 am and noon. All proceeds go to the department’s 2013 performances in Scotland.
Ankeny High School, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
METRO
World’s Toughest Rodeo: Cowboys, cowgirls and, of course, the animal athletes are all ready to roll into Des Moines. The free Pre Show, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and of course the women’s barrel racing mixed in with a little comedy, stunts, and rock and roll equals 2 1/2 hours of thrilling excitement! Jan. 11-12, 7:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 233 Center St.
Cost: $20-$57 Kids tickets are half price. Buy Tickets
Iowa Home Show: The 2013 Iowa Home Show includes a completely decorated home inside the show from Lincoln Homes, and HGTV’s TV Celebrity Carpenter Eric Stromer from “Hideous Houses” and “Over Your Head.” Also Mushroom King Thomas Weipert shares mushroom hunting tips and special recipes, and free antique appraisals.
Jan. 11 4-8p.m.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan 12; and 11 am.-4 p.m. Jan. 13
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Varied Industries Building, Des Moines, East 33rd Street and Grand Avenue.
Cost: $6.95 adults; $5.95 seniors over 62; kids under 12 free.
Buy Tickets online or at the door
Iowa Energy Basketball: The Iowa Energy play the Canton Charge. Family Day with Iowa Energy Hat Giveaway to the first 1000 fans presented by MidAmerican Energy. Jan. 13, 4 p.m.
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 233 Center Street
Cost: $8-$20 Buy Tickets
The Monster Under the Bed: Monsters under the bed are supposed to be scary, right?! But as Ben’s mom gets grumpy, his dad is far away, and his best friend isn’t being very nice, Ben turns to his Underbed Monster for friendship. One day, the monster goes to school for Ben, causing a huge ruckus. Jan 11-27, 7 p.m. Fridays, 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays (1 p.m. only, Sunday, Jan. 27)
Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines, 831 42nd Street
Cost: $15/adults, $12/students
ISAA Pro Am Archery Tournament and Trade Show: 3rd largest indoor archery tournament in the united states. $20,000 purse. Free and open to the public. Registration is on web site at www.isaaproam.com. Jan. 11, 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Jan. 12, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Jan. 13, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hy-Vee Hall, Des Moines, 233 Center Street
Cost: Free
Weekend begin 17, 18, 19, 20
Smart Talk Connected Conversations Series: Doris Roberts: Nine years as Marie Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” brought Doris Roberts international accolades as the most popular comedic actress in television. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Cost: $112-$312 for 5 show Talk Series
Carnival of the Animals: Des Moines Symphony with l’Arsenal a Musique of Montreal, Canada. Discover this fantastical work by composer Camille Saint-Saëns, and enter into the marvelous universe of the Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by this piece, which still sounds fresh, we will take you on a fabulous musical journey.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Jan. 19, 1 p.m.
Cost: $10 Find Tickets »
Live At The Temple Concert Series: Susan Werner: Iowa born, Susan Werner, is a genre-busting singer/songwriter traversing pop, folk, blues, country, roots, jazz and gospel with grace and wit.
The Temple Theater, Des Moines, 1011 Locust Street
Jan. 19, 7:30
Cost: $162.50 for the 5 Concert Series Season
UPCOMING
Miranda Lambert: Locked and Re-Loaded tour stops in Ames with Dierks Bentley and Lee Brice. Hilton Coliseum in Ames 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Tickets on sale
Jon Bon Jovi: The New Jersey rocker and his band will return to Des Moines on April 14 with the “Because We Can” Tour at the Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. Ticket prices start at $19.50; tickets for the Iowa show went on sale Dec. 3 through dahlstickets.com.
Taylor Swift: Country star Taylor Swift returns to Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 1. No word yet on ticket prices or an on-sale date. The event is listed on Swift’s website but is not listed on Ticketmaster or its partner website. In nearby Kansas City, MO tickets range from $30 to $85.
Justin Bieber: Pop star Justin Bieber will also make an appearance at the Wells Fargo Arena on July 7. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets range from $40 to $95.